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  1. Fatter than Joey
    I know he isn't Ryan Howard, but it is one year later and baseball inflation was probably 10% last year. Basically how the Arby's process works -- is that one side submits a number and the player's side submits a number, and then the Arbysnator, picks one number or the other, not some sort of midway point. So, if this happened Prince offer: $14M DM offer: $1M The Arbysnator would award Arby's to Prince, not because Prince's number is a fair reasonable figure, but because it is more reasonable than DM's. To some degree, I believe that is what happened with Ryan Howard -- It was not that some Arbysnator thought that Howard was a $10M player, rather $10M was more reasonable than what the Phillies put on the table. So in conclusion, I really don't think it is apt to look at Howard's situation as some sort of benchmark.
  2. Fatter than Joey
    I know he isn't Ryan Howard, but it is one year later and baseball inflation was probably 10% last year. Basically how the Arby's process works -- is that one side submits a number and the player's side submits a number, and then the Arbysnator, picks one number or the other, not some sort of midway point. So, if this happened Prince offer: $14M DM offer: $1M The Arbysnator would award Arby's to Prince, not because Prince's number is a fair reasonable figure, but because it is more reasonable than DM's. To some degree, I believe that is what happened with Ryan Howard -- It was not that some Arbysnator thought that Howard was a $10M player, rather $10M was more reasonable than what the Phillies put on the table. So in conclusion, I really don't think it is apt to look at Howard's situation as some sort of benchmark.
  3. Fatter than Joey
    I know he isn't Ryan Howard, but it is one year later and baseball inflation was probably 10% last year. Basically how the Arby's process works -- is that one side submits a number and the player's side submits a number, and then the Arbysnator, picks one number or the other, not some sort of midway point. So, if this happened Prince offer: $14M DM offer: $1M The Arbysnator would award Arby's to Prince, not because Prince's number is a fair reasonable figure, but because it is more reasonable than DM's. To some degree, I believe that is what happened with Ryan Howard -- It was not that some Arbysnator thought that Howard was a $10M player, rather $10M was more reasonable than what the Phillies put on the table. So in conclusion, I really don't think it is apt to look at Howard's situation as some sort of benchmark.
  4. Fatter than Joey
    I know he isn't Ryan Howard, but it is one year later and baseball inflation was probably 10% last year. Basically how the Arby's process works -- is that one side submits a number and the player's side submits a number, and then the Arbysnator, picks one number or the other, not some sort of midway point. So, if this happened Prince offer: $14M DM offer: $1M The Arbysnator would award Arby's to Prince, not because Prince's number is a fair reasonable figure, but because it is more reasonable than DM's. To some degree, I believe that is what happened with Ryan Howard -- It was not that some Arbysnator thought that Howard was a $10M player, rather $10M was more reasonable than what the Phillies put on the table. So in conclusion, I really don't think it is apt to look at Howard's situation as some sort of benchmark.
  5. Fatter than Joey
    Ned Yost can no longer hurt you Jim!, please stay here....
  6. Fatter than Joey
    Was someone throwing knives at her?
  7. Fatter than Joey
    Yes, however, I don't think they hit them as often. Also, I'm not a physics expert, but isn't the distance the ball travels somewhat related to bat speed. I know for golf, this is the case. Sure, but usually a declining slugger is going to become a liability in the field or on the bases, before they lose the ability to generate enough bat speed to hit a ball 400+ feet. Certainly they will struggle to hit top pitching more regularly, but they can certainly still hit the ball far.
  8. Fatter than Joey
    If it has to do with what MLB defines as illegal why is this a discussion? Agreed. I do think though for the sake of discussion, there are players that juiced, and there are those that didn't. The slippery slope is pretending to know absolutely which ones did and which ones didn't. Honestly, if MLB doesn't ban or outlaw a product, I am not sure why a player should be penalized for using it. Steroids were illegal in general. I think that MLB has generally made things illegal, that are illegal to the general public. I think now, MLB has banned things that are in fact legal to the general public.
  9. Fatter than Joey
    Good job! -- and I think you are a testament to the power of a strong and optimistic attitude
  10. Fatter than Joey
    However, I'm not sure about KGJ. What makes you say this other than the fact that he hit a lot of HRs during the steroid era? KGJ was a player that played in what we now call "the steroid era" -- I am sure he will get elected into the HOF. A lot of these other guys continued to hit high HR totals (or even seemed to get more powerful) as they got older, which to me, defies logic. Not really, power is usually the last thing that a hitter loses as they get older. They don't get the bat around as fast, but it is not as if a 40 year old slugger loses the ability to hit a ball 400+ ft. I have never heard him implicated or mentioned as a steroid user in any investigation or otherwise. I never said or implied KGJ (or Frank Thomas) used steroids, rather that simply they were players that played in the "steroid era" that I think will have no problems being enshrined.
  11. Fatter than Joey
    No more singing Knight Ranger at Brewer games I guess. " It's "Night Ranger" -- but the Dodgers come to MP -- you can bet you will hear "Mota's in..." from someone somewhere at MP as long as he is pitching in the NL.
  12. Fatter than Joey
    The steroid era started in the 1960s so steroid era players are already in, people just didn't care until Bonds. That's because of what MLB defined as illegal.
  13. Fatter than Joey
    Will any steriod era player ever get into the HOF? Mcguire got less votes this year so does that usher in all the rest? I think a steroid era player will definitely get in... KGJ, Frank Thomas, etc... I do think McGwire will be a benchmark though, once he gets in, others should follow... however, I think there are some legitimate, non-juicer issues with the candidacy of McGwire which sort of clouds the debate. The one I am interested to see what happens with is Roger Clemens, who you cannot make any sort of (reasonable) argument that he is not a sure-fire HOFer. I think in a few years, people will accept the juicers for what they were.
  14. Fatter than Joey
    B) I think the sole reason that Rice got over the hump was so that Rickey wouldn't have the ceremony all to himself. They didn't want to make the ceremony a complete circus. Joe Gordon will be inducted as well.
  15. Fatter than Joey
    How does Del Crandall not have a star on this thing for the Braves? -- He was an 11 time AS, 4 time GG, always got MVP votes -- and certainly the best catcher Milwaukee has ever had. I have concluded Milwaukee has more ******** writing about baseball than the national average. The Brewers walk of fame is a farce.
  16. Fatter than Joey
    Bamberger should get in It is a travesty Johnny Logan isn't in -- he is still the face of the Milwaukee Braves.
  17. Fatter than Joey
    I am not saying you couldn't find a guy to spend $250-$300 on that ball --- especially to a Brewer fan -- however I certainly would not pay $300 for it -- I'd probably offer $150, and then expect to pay somewhere between $150-$200. You will get a chance to get one cheaper than that if you pass on this one.
  18. Fatter than Joey
    Thanks.
  19. Fatter than Joey
    I think DM is keeping his foot in the door in case Sheets gets spurned by ATL/NYY/BOS/TEX etc.... I think that is prudent.
  20. Fatter than Joey
    Is Lowe a higher FA than Sheets -- that is -- if the Braves signed Sheets would we get their 3rd?
  21. Fatter than Joey
    Also, why does this situation, to me, seem like some sort of bad breakup between a couple. I wonder if Sheets has a beef with DM, or with the fans that think he is a big whimp -- if he has a beef at all...
  22. Fatter than Joey
    Who would be required to move? I'd probably see which one garners the better return.
  23. Fatter than Joey
    I think there's a less than zero chance Sheets is a Brewer in 2009. Probably -- Sheets will end up getting multi years somewhere, I would have to think.
  24. Fatter than Joey
    You could find a 1975 signed ball for under $200. -- Unless the condition is pristine, $250 is too much.
  25. Fatter than Joey
    Was she on a merry-go-round?
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